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Mingering Mike

The Genesis of a Dream: Mingering Mike’s Constructed Reality Mingering Mike, born in Washington, D.C., in 1950, wasn't simply an artist; he was the architect of his own elaborate and entirely self-contained universe. From roughly 1968 to 1977, this young man meticulously crafted a career as a soul singer and songwriter, producing over fifty “albums” – each a painstakingly assembled cardboard record complete with intricate gatefolds, ha

ndwritten liner notes, and simulated vinyl grooves. This wasn’t mere performance art; it was the embodiment of a teenage fantasy, a deeply personal project born from the vibrant, often turbulent, landscape of his youth. The genesis of this singular endeavor lies in a potent blend of influences – the burgeoning soul music scene of the era, fueled by artists like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding; the social unrest simmering within Ameri…